Abbot—In you I see an angel?

Father Benedict— With a cask.

Abbot—And in the abbey here I see the vat?

Father Benedict—A goblet.

Abbot— And in myself a—

Father Benedict— Saint.

Abbot— Ha! (Searching the Priest's face.)
I do not understand you, Benedict.

Father Benedict—Then I will put it this way: See this garb?
You know I am a shepherd.

Abbot— Yes, I know.

Father Benedict—And tend a flock of sheep.